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As you know I find half the fun of a festival in the planning and the preparation. Don't get me wrong, the festival is the best bit, but all the sorting of camping stuff, thinking about fancy dress (in 2012 I dressed as a horse!) , deciding on food and things to take for 'emergencies' - I love all that too.

So today I'm rounding up some advice from other Camp Bestival bloggers, both old hands and newer ones, in case I have forgotten any thing, and to spy on their plans. Hopefully it will help you plan for festivals too.

As a mum with a teen I look forward to more free time now, and even the odd relax in a chair while the lovely teen queues for the food! If only she was 18 and could bring me beer too, but sadly I'll have to wait a couple of years for that. But I'm planning on having at least one meal brought to me as I lay in the sun.

One of my top tips when at a festival as a family is to take some time to look at what's on, and ensure that everyone gets to pick at least one thing per day that they really want to do. You might convince your 4 year old to listen to a few songs at the Bandstand if they know they are promised Mr Tumble later!

Over at 'My Gorgeous Boys' you can see some past photos including some rather awesome tree climbing! to set the mood.

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